Facility Evaluation Report

On 8/30/21 at 1:00pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Gould arrived at Rita Gaspar Care Home for the purpose of conducting a required 1 year annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Arcee Ching and together conducted a tour of the home.

LPA and Administrator evaluated the physical plant to ensure the health and safety of the residents in care. Areas inspected are including but not limited to the kitchen, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, living and dining room and outdoor areas. LPA observed the facility to be free of odor, clean and in good repair. LPA observed the living room without a lamp or overhead lighting.

LPA measured the water temperature, temperature measured at 116 degrees F which meets the 105-120 degree Fahrenheit regulation. LPA did not observed sufficient seven day non-perishable and two day perishable food supplies. Administrator states that food deliveries are conducted every Wednesday. LPA and Administrator discussed need for fresh food and dry goods that are in compliance with regulations. new additional food to be ordered. Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are current and in compliance with fire safety. LPA notes the facility had the required carbon monoxide detectors. First aid kit was checked and is complete. LPA observed centrally stored medications secure from residents.

LPA Requested the following documents for facility file: LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility, LIC 500 personnel report, LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan, Current Administrator Certificate and Client Roster

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 the following deficiencies were cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights were left at the facility.